ArtPrize 2013: Jessica Vitale's Look at this Land of Opportunity
Submitted 10-05-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
For her first year at ArtPrize, Jessica Vitale came bearing an artwork rich in cultural commentary.
ArtPrize art still on display at West Coast Coffee
Submitted 10-05-2013 under OPINION
One of the best little ArtPrize venues in the center of town features art and excellent coffee.
Kehr's "Energy Burst"- Art Prize
Submitted 10-04-2013 under OPINION
Review of Mike and Tracy Kehr’s “Energy Burst” mosaic displayed within the Kendall Lighting Center- Art Prize 2013.
In Season: October 5, 2013
Submitted 10-04-2013 under NONPROFITS
Autumn bounty is in full swing this beautiful first weekend of October! Explore what this season has to offer at Fulton Street from 8-3.
Story Matters: Mitchell Heathman explores his new city
Submitted 10-04-2013 under NONPROFITS
Did you know Grand Rapids has a vibrant comedy scene? That was one of the many things about Grand Rapids that took newcomer Mitchell Heathman by surprise
Story Matters: Artist Delora Buford-Buchanan describes her experience creating work with her daughter for ArtPrize
Submitted 10-04-2013 under NONPROFITS
Delora Buford-Buchanan was last in Grand Rapids when she was 15 for a baton twirling convention, and is amazed at the changes she sees now as an ArtPrize contestant.
Story Matters: Jacobee Rose Buchanan shares experience at ArtPrize as artist
Submitted 10-04-2013 under NONPROFITS
Jacobee Rose Buchanan came to being an artist through her experiences in dance. She and her mother Delora Buford-Buchanan came to ArtPrize together as artists competing in the event.
Story Matters: Dan Broekhuizen sees benefit of exposure to art at ArtPrize
Submitted 10-04-2013 under NONPROFITS
Dan Broekhuizen has seen downtown change drastically since he was a student at Calvin. He appreciates the chance his family and the community has to be exposed to art during ArtPrize
Story Matters: Sarah Bowling and Aaron Hendrick's ArtPrize engagement story
Submitted 10-04-2013 under NONPROFITS
Aaron Hendricks proposed to his fiance Sarah Bowling during this year's ArtPrize, with a special surprise for her at the Amway Grand Hotel.
Osgood Brewing Co. brings first craft brewery, gourmet pizzeria to Grandville
Submitted 10-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Grandville High School teacher and owner of Osgood Brewing Company, Ron Denning would like to enhance the atmosphere of downtown Grandville.